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How to Watch Darts in Canada
Darts has grown into one of the most-watched winter sports in the UK, and the audience has spread. The PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace runs over Christmas and New Year, which happens to be exactly when Canadians are off work and looking for something to watch. Canadian coverage, though, is thin and inconsistent — here is what actually exists.
Key takeaways
- The PDC World Championship runs mid-December through early January.
- Canada has no consistent dedicated darts broadcaster; coverage moves between platforms.
- PDC sells international streaming direct through its own platform.
- Alexandra Palace sessions air in the Canadian afternoon, which is unusually convenient.
- Canada has its own PDC-affiliated circuit through the CDC Tour.
Session Times in Canada
This is where darts is genuinely well-suited to a Canadian audience. UK evening sessions land in the Canadian afternoon:
| Session | UK (GMT) | Eastern | Mountain | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | 12:30 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 5:30 a.m. | 4:30 a.m. |
| Evening | 7:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Noon | 11:00 a.m. |
| Final (New Year’s Day) | 8:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Noon |
A 3:00 p.m. Eastern New Year’s Day final is about as convenient as international sport gets for Canadian viewers, and it is a large part of why the tournament has picked up a following here.
The Darts Calendar
- PDC World Championship: mid-December to early January, Alexandra Palace, London.
- Premier League Darts: weekly league nights from February to May, touring UK and European cities.
- World Matchplay: July, Blackpool.
- World Grand Prix: October, double-start format.
- Grand Slam of Darts: November.
- CDC Tour: the North American circuit, exclusively for players from Canada and the United States, with events hosted in both countries.
The Canadian Angle
Canada has a real presence in professional darts. The CDC Tour is the North American qualifying circuit, restricted to Canadian and American players, and it feeds into PDC events including World Championship qualification. Canadian players have competed at Alexandra Palace and in the World Cup of Darts, which gives the tournament a domestic thread worth following.
Options in Canada
Be aware that darts rights in Canada are not stable. Coverage has moved between platforms in recent years, and no Canadian network has held it consistently. Practical routes:
- PDC’s own streaming platform: sold direct to international viewers, and the most reliable route when no domestic broadcaster holds the rights.
- TiviLeaf IPTV: includes international sports feeds that carry major darts events alongside the Canadian lineup, from $9 CAD per month. Plans and pricing are listed at tivileaf.com/#pricing.
As with rugby, the sensible habit for niche sports in Canada is to check where an event is airing before each edition rather than assuming last year’s arrangement holds.
Best Devices for Watching
- Amazon Firestick / Fire TV: the most common streaming stick in Canadian homes. See the Fire TV setup guide.
- Samsung and LG smart TVs: app support built in, no extra box needed. See the Samsung guide or the LG guide.
- Apple TV: the smoothest option for 4K streams. See the Apple TV guide.
- Android TV, Google TV and NVIDIA Shield: including budget boxes like the Walmart onn. See the Google TV guide.
- iPhone, iPad and Android phones: for watching on the move or on a second screen.
Darts is undemanding on bandwidth — a fixed camera on a static board is the easiest possible case for compression. Any connection that streams video reliably will handle it.
FAQ
Where can I watch the PDC World Darts Championship in Canada?
Canada has no consistent dedicated darts broadcaster, and coverage has moved between platforms in recent years. The PDC sells international streaming direct through its own platform, which is the most reliable route when no domestic broadcaster holds the rights.
What time is the darts World Championship final in Canada?
The final is played on New Year's Day at 8:00 p.m. UK time, which is 3:00 p.m. Eastern and noon Pacific. Evening sessions through the tournament land at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
When is the PDC World Darts Championship?
It runs from mid-December through early January at Alexandra Palace in London, with the final traditionally played on New Year's Day.
Is there professional darts in Canada?
Yes. The CDC Tour is the North American circuit, restricted to Canadian and American players, with events hosted in both countries. It feeds into PDC events including World Championship qualification.